Substation Pre-Apprentice

The successful applicant is subject to emergency call outs and overtime due to workload, at times with minimal notice, and will need to be prepared to work in wide-ranging climates and types of weather.  The successful candidate will be required to live within a 35 mile radius of the Hutchinson Energy Center and must possess and maintain a current class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a tanker endorsement.  The applicant must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.  

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
 

JOB TITLE\: Substation Pre-Apprentice 
REQUISITION\: TRA00ZR
DEPARTMENT\: Substation Maintenance
LOCATION\: Hutchinson, KS 
PAY RANGE\: $24.55

Headquartered in both Kansas City and Topeka, Evergy employs about 4,900 people who are dedicated to empowering a better future.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Substation Pre-Apprentice in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Substation Apprentices shall be workers, who because of their proven ability or aptitudes, have been selected for training, through a four (4) year apprenticeship to become a Substation Journeyman.  They shall be qualified through knowledge and experience to assist Substation Journeymen in a satisfactory manner.

The preferred candidate will have previous experience or education with maintaining electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and possess the ability to read and understand technical documentation, schematics and wiring diagrams.  Electric utility maintenance or operations experience is a plus.

Pre-Apprentice shall be workers expected to fill Apprentice position openings, within the first six months of their employment, in the apprentice training program specific to their wage schedule.  Employees who elect not to move into open positions, or who are not deemed qualified by the Company, will be discharged from the Company without recourse from the grievance procedure.  The pre-apprentice will work under the direction of the journeymen on the crews.  There also will be a necessity for work outside of normal hours as needed to service our customers, as well as occasional overnight travel for work related activities.

Persons hired shall be required to complete, within the 1st 6 months of employment, the same prequalification program as internal applicants are required to complete.  Failure to successfully complete the program will result in termination of employment.